Recommended Links
AAO.org
The American Academy of Ophthalmology's goal is to advance the lifelong learning and professional interests of ophthalmologists to ensure that the public can obtain the best possible eye care. All of our doctors are members. This is a great site for eye care information.

AMD.org
Provides basic information and FAQs regarding Age-related Macular Degeneration. Features monthly newsletters regarding updates and research on AMD.

ASCRS.org
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery is a good site for additional information about laser vision correction (PRK, LASIK) or cataract surgery.

Blindness.org
Produced by the Foundation Fighting Blindness, this site specifically provides information on retinal degenerative diseases, including causes, current treatments and research and support resources.

Eyesight.org
Produced by the Macular Degeneration Foundation, this site is specifically devoted to providing information regarding age-related macular degeneration and low vision. Includes information regarding adult and juvenile AMD, an AMD pictorial, FAQs, glossary of eye terms, reports and research on AMD, news updates and a free newsletter.

EyeSurgeryEducation.com
This site has sections on LASIK and similar procedures, cataracts, and glaucoma. Sections under development include those on new technologies for managing presbyopia, the age-related loss of the eye’s ability to focus on near objects, and children’s vision problems and their treatment.

FamilyDoctor.org
Sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians – contains about ten eye care-related topics.

GlaucomaFoundation.org
Comprehensive site devoted specifically to the causes and treatments of glaucoma. Provides latest updates on glaucoma and glaucoma research, free newsletters from the Glaucoma Foundation, glaucoma-related news features and support group information.

HelpingPatients.org
For information about discounted or free drugs offered by drug companies.

MayoClinic.com
This site has everything from eye safety and disease prevention to eye disease, vision problems, assistive devices and first aid.

RestoreSight.org
How can you cure blindness? Learn how you can become a donor at the Eye Bank Association.

RealityLASIK.com
Follow Kristin Cavallari of MTV's Laguan Beach as she documents her experiences with LASIK.

VisionConnection.org
Founded by Lighthouse International and produced in conjunction with the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB), this is an accessible, interactive global Internet portal for people who are partially sighted or blind, the professionals who work with them, and people who support them. The site features the latest information on vision impairment, its prevention and vision rehabilitation.